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Although some AFL greats such as Mark Ricciuto are mourning the death of the bump, Lyon feels it's a move in the right direction, saying the practice was "barbaric" at times during his own playing days.

Lyon says he would now prefer his players not to bump when possible.

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"We're trying to avoid significant injuries and concussions, because it's a serious issue. So therefore, I'm really supportive of the changes," said Lyon, who played for Fitzroy and Brisbane during the 1980s and '90s.

"I think (when) the laws were that loose, it was quite brutal and quite dangerous. I'll be happy for my son to play the game (now).